Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
201942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1051 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000201271



Common Names

  • Acacia linifolia
  • Flax-Leaved Wattle
  • Flax-Leaved Acacia


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Synonyms

  • Mimosa linifolia Vent. [valid]
  • Phyllodoce linifolia (Vent.) Link [valid]
  • Acacia abietina Willd. [valid]
  • Mimosa abietina (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Mimosa linearis Wendl. [deprecated]
  • Acacia linearis (Wendl.) J.F.Macbr. [illegitimate]
  • Acacia linearis (Wendl.) Hochr. [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa pinifolia Page [valid]
  • Mimosa capillaris Dum.Cours. [valid]
  • Mimosa linearis J.C.Wendl. [valid]
  • Racosperma linifolium (Vent.) Pedley [valid]

Description

Acacia linifolia (also called Flax-leaved Wattle, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and a grey bark. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia linifolia is used as a source of food for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of wood for furniture and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Acacia linifolia is yellow and cylindrical in shape. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia linifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods of propagation require plenty of light and warm temperatures for successful growth.

Where to Find Acacia linifolia

Acacia linifolia is native to the dry woodlands of New South Wales, Australia.

Acacia linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acacia linifolia?

Acacia linifolia

What is the common name of Acacia linifolia?

Linifolia Acacia

What is the family of Acacia linifolia?

Fabaceae

Species in the Acacia genus

Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.